Waldo Canyon Fire
Sheriff Reviews Waldo Canyon Fire Successes, Shortcomings
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has documented successes and shortcomings in a report on its response to the Waldo Canyon wildfire, which killed two people and destroyed 347 homes in Colorado Springs last June.
Sheriff Reviews Response To Waldo Canyon Fire
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is releasing a report on its response to a wildfire that killed two people and destroyed 347 houses in Colorado Springs last June.
Colorado Senate Considers State Firefighting Fleet
Last year’s devastating fire season is prompting Colorado lawmakers to think about establishing a state firefighting fleet.
Residents In Waldo Canyon Burn Area Gear Up For Flooding
Hundreds of homeowners living near the Waldo Canyon burn area in Colorado Springs are gearing up for more flooding this spring.
Report Praises Response To Deadly Colorado Wildfire
A review of the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history released Wednesday found much to praise and few problems in the way Colorado Springs agencies responded.
2 Lawmakers Want Colorado To Have Its Own Wildfire-Fighting Planes
A plan that could dramatically improve wildfire fights in colorado calls for the state to have its own fleet of air tankers.
Leaner Forest Service Prepares For Busy Wildfire Season
A leaner U.S. Forest Service is preparing for another busy wildfire season.
Waldo Canyon Fire Report Notes Concerns With Alert System
A report released Wednesday notes concerns with two mass calling systems that were used to send evacuation alerts to the phones of thousands of residents during the Waldo Canyon Fire, the most destructive in Colorado history.
Colorado Officials Continue To Ask For Money For Wildfire Repair
Colorado’s elected officials are still begging for money to help repair the damage from last year’s wildfires.
Bikes Given To Kids Affected By Waldo Canyon Fire
A Colorado Springs-based nonprofit plans to donate 15 bikes to children who were affected by last summer’s Waldo Canyon Fire.
